I am sorry if there’s the same topic already, I tried looking for it but couldn’t find it.
Could someone please address me somewhere or tell me what would be the best diet for canaries? I can see what seeds to feed but doesn’t say anything about percentages or amounts. Also what fruit and vegs can be fed daily... if there’s a complete guide around please let me know!
Thank you so much!
Canary diet
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Re: Canary diet
I've used this diet for quite a few years, and get 3-5 chicks per nest.
pigeons or chickens. This is oyster shell + other minerals.
mix per egg. The #92 is to help dry out the egg, plus added
vitamins. I've used corn meal before, or pressed oats.
That's it. They get all they'll eat, every day. From what I offer, they regulate their own diet. Consumption changes with the seasons. If it is cold, they eat more rape and sunflower. If there are chicks, they gobble down the egg food.
It should be noted that my birds are in a walk-in aviary. If they are caged, the cage is 48" long. I think a larger enclosure means more exercise. Lots of problems disappear when there is enough space for a bird to fly.
pigeons or chickens. This is oyster shell + other minerals.
mix per egg. The #92 is to help dry out the egg, plus added
vitamins. I've used corn meal before, or pressed oats.
That's it. They get all they'll eat, every day. From what I offer, they regulate their own diet. Consumption changes with the seasons. If it is cold, they eat more rape and sunflower. If there are chicks, they gobble down the egg food.
It should be noted that my birds are in a walk-in aviary. If they are caged, the cage is 48" long. I think a larger enclosure means more exercise. Lots of problems disappear when there is enough space for a bird to fly.
Dave
Campbellsville, Kentucky, USA
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Campbellsville, Kentucky, USA
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Re: Canary diet
Mine eat the same for the most part except sometimes I exchange seeds for Roudybush pellets. I also provide hemp seed occasionally, especially this time of year, it supposedly helps with fertility, and I give them apple slices every now and again.
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